Pakistan has avoided an electricity crisis despite oil supply disruptions caused by regional tensions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday.
Chairing a meeting on long-term energy planning, the premier said renewable sources currently account for 55% of electricity generation, while fossil fuels provide 45%. He directed authorities to raise the renewable share to 90% within 10 years, reducing reliance on fossil fuels to 10%, and to accelerate work on the Battery Energy Storage System project.
Shehbaz Sharif described solar and other renewable energy as the future of Pakistan’s power sector and instructed a national strategy to expand clean energy production.
On trade, he noted Pakistani exports to Gulf countries remain steady, with demand for agricultural products growing. The prime minister ordered the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to arrange additional ships to increase maritime exports.
Officials briefed the premier on the opportunities and challenges in electricity generation and exports, emphasizing continued diplomatic efforts with Gulf nations to ensure uninterrupted supply and market access.
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